Brady
Brady is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Spirited, broad-chested, or large.
Origin and history
Brady is derived from an Irish surname based on the Gaelic name Brádaach. It transitioned into a popular given name in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it remains a well-established and familiar masculine choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
96,770 babies in the United States have been named Brady since 1880. It ranks #321 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #298.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.4 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- PA (5 %)
- MI (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 60 |
| 1890-1900 | 92 |
| 1900-1910 | 146 |
| 1910-1920 | 483 |
| 1920-1930 | 686 |
| 1930-1940 | 564 |
| 1940-1950 | 696 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,386 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,675 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,566 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,357 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,231 |
| 2000-2010 | 34,304 |
| 2010-2019 | 21,727 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,797 |
Famous people named Brady
- Brady Quinn: Football Player, Sports Analyst
- Brady Anderson: Baseball Player
- Brady Tkachuk: Ice Hockey Player
Fun facts
- Brady comes from the Irish surname Ó Brádaigh, which historically signified someone who was spirited or broad-chested.
- Though used for over a century, the name gained significant momentum in the late 1990s and 2000s.